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that had distinguished themselves by their virtuous behaviour towards society through concrete CSR projects and initiatives in the categories of Environment, Work and work- life balance, Society, Market, Government and company management. Ratti received an award for good practices in social responsibility in the areas of Sustainability projects, Quality of work and Relationships with personnel, and Initiatives in civil society and the local community. In addition to
receiving a certificate of merit, the companies which received an award were added to
the online list on the website www.csr. unioncamerelombardia.it, a highly prestigious and visible display window for the region which is linked to the Lombardy Chamber
of Commerce and the Lombardy Regional Administration websites. It is a tool that is unique of its type, based on communication, transparency and the sharing of good business practices with all stakeholders.
For young people, Ratti organises designer workshops, company visits, ad hoc training pro- jects and internships.
Ratti is also a sponsor of MAFED, the Master’s programme in Fashion, Experience & Design Management at Bocconi University, an international course aimed at those seeking a man- agerial career in the fashion, luxury and design sectors, as well as the project Career Card of the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts) Aldo Galli – IED Como, an initiative aimed at introducing students to the reality of business and sponsored by Unindustria and the Como Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to university programmes, Ratti is also involved with students from highs schools and vocational schools. Young people from all over the world participate in the workshops, which o er a unique training experience thanks to their mix of applied creativity, inspiration from the past and the latest technology.
Designers learn on-the-job to deal with the issues of the sector, from choosing fabrics and materials for the future to developing operative autonomy and dealing professionally with the customer. Company visits o er a chance to observe, close up, the archives, the creative journey and the production cycle.
Internships and other opportunities for growth in the company are explained in the relevant section Young Talent in the website, where aspiring candidates can fill in a contact form. The attention Ratti pays to young people begins in high school: for its work-school program- me, Ratti hosts – for a period ranging from one to three months – 12 students from various schools in the region, focusing on various areas such as fabric, accountancy, IT and languag- es. Supported by a tutor, the students are placed in the various areas so they can develop a practical overview of what they are studying. This is an initiative which allows them to develop their skills and enter into 360-degree contact with the world of work.
Ratti also organises numerous activities and events with artistic and cultural themes. These include the Art Days, which are aimed, in particular, at creative people and designers, and which, for a day, draw inspiration from techniques used by major artists on the world stage. The day organised in January 2017 included a visit to two major exhibitions at Palazzo Reale in Milan: Escher and Hokusai, Hiroshige, Utamaro.
Guided by a detailed explanation of the works exhibited, the designers were able to witness the peculiarities of style of the Dutch engraver and the three Japanese artists, identifying creative sparks and techniques that they could develop in their own work.
Young people from all over the world participate in the workshops, which o er a unique training experience thanks to their mix of applied creativity, inspiration from the past and the technology of today
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